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Two Trucks Go Under The Knife
Photography by Bob Carpenter, Steve Warner
Truckin Magazine
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October, 2008
The stock suspension was removed and discarded. We ordered a new 7-inch Fabtech coilover lift for this truck. It was sent in raw steel, so we could have it powdercoated red to match the new paint.
The stock suspension was removed and discarded. We ordered a new 7-inch Fabtech coilover l
Per the instructions, the front crossmember was cut to accommodate the new Fabtech piece.
With the front crossmember in place, the front differential was bolted onto the rear Fabtech crossmember and the two were hoisted into place.
With the front crossmember in place, the front differential was bolted onto the rear Fabte
The new lift spindle was bolted onto the control arms and the new Fabtech lift coilover was bolted down.
The new lift spindle was bolted onto the control arms and the new Fabtech lift coilover wa
Check out how good the red looked underneath the Silverado.
Out back, lift blocks were used to bring up the Chevy's tail end.
Because towing chores were planned, a Firestone Ride-Rite airbag kit was installed on the rear axle.
Because towing chores were planned, a Firestone Ride-Rite airbag kit was installed on the
A lift means bigger wheels and tires, and with this in mind, new Precision 4.10 gears were installed in both front and rear diffs.
A lift means bigger wheels and tires, and with this in mind, new Precision 4.10 gears were
To protect the investment, Mag Hy-Tech aluminum diff covers were installed.
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